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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.72, 7,830.56 and 2,754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.72, 7,830.56 and 2,754.92 is: 4,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.72 : 7,830.56 = 2,754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.72/7,830.56 = 2,754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.72x = 7,830.56 × 2,754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.72x = 21,572,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,566.36/5,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.52

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